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These are the 10 most useless features in cars

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10. Rear-seat entertainment systems
  • Car makers have worked hard to pack their models with the latest generation of in-car tech in recent years.
  • Many of these new fangled features are really helpful and provide consumers greater levels of safety, comfort, and connectivity.
  • Features such as adaptive cruise control, advanced camera systems, and Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto integration have a great benefit to drivers.
  • There are also features that are less useful like gesture control, social media integration, and electronic air vents.
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Automotive technology has improved by leaps and bounds in recent years.With the booming auto sales in the US, carmakers are scrambling to pack their offerings with feature content as a way to compete for customers.

Radios have been replaced with infotainment systems while the trusty park brake lever has been replaced by an electric switch.

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Many of these new fangled features are really helpful and provide consumers greater levels of safety, comfort, and connectivity.

Features like adaptive cruise control, blind spot warning, and 360-degree camera systems have all made driving safer and a bit less stressful. At the same time, AppleCarplay and Android Auto integration, as well as 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability, allows drivers to be more connected to the outside world.

However, there are some features that are less helpful. Some of these features are well-intentioned but unsuccessful attempts to integrate new technology into the cars while others can be chalked up to poorly designed interior layouts.

Here is a closer look at 10 of the most useless features in cars today:

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